pic: GBX-114 improved

[Bryce2471]

Originally Posted by asid61

So underneath the bottom plate there is a steel shim. Below that is the large turning gear. This constrains the module in normal, still conditions. To stop the module from jumping out the bottom, there are some delrin blocks that slide on top of the bottom plate. These have a 0.004" clearance to the plate, and they stop the module from jumping out from the bottom.

I'm away from my computer right now.

If I'm understanding corectly, the weight of the robot is siting on a steel shim washer, that is siting on an aluminum turning gear.

If that is the case, I would highly recommend changing it to use an IGUS thrust washer or a bronze thrust washer.

[asid61]

Originally Posted by Bryce2471

I'm away from my computer right now.

If I'm understanding corectly, the weight of the robot is siting on a steel shim washer, that is siting on an aluminum turning gear.

If that is the case, I would highly recommend changing it to use an IGUS thrust washer or a bronze thrust washer.

Would you know where to source a 3" inner diameter washer, or would I just have to cut one myself?

[Bryce2471]

I'm not sure, you might be ablessed to get one from IGUS, but at that diameter, they might be too thick. I would personally recommend the use of a ball thrust bearing.